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NY A00025

Bill

Status

Passed

12/22/2022

Primary Sponsor

Kevin Cahill

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Origin

Assembly

2021-2022 General Assembly

AI Summary

  • Amends Executive Law sections 22 and 23 to allow exemptions from travel bans during declared emergencies for essential utility and other workers summoned by employers to assist in emergency services
  • Exemptions apply to private and public personnel determined by the commission who need to reach disaster areas to restore and maintain energy and communications infrastructure
  • The commission retains authority to determine which essential personnel qualify for travel ban exemptions
  • Takes effect immediately upon enactment

Legislative Description

Exempts certain utility and other workers from state and local traveling bans during declared emergencies.

Last Action

signed chap.724

12/22/2022

Committee Referrals

Veterans, Homeland Security and Military Affairs5/31/2022
Rules5/24/2022
Governmental Operations1/6/2021

Full Bill Text

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